Chapter 93 Stealing a House
George is still very interested in Bismarck. For the Russian Empire, Bismarck is the most dangerous person.
Not even one.
While serving as Prime Minister of Prussia, Bismarck launched the Prussian-Danish War to defeat Denmark and gained control of the principalities of Schleswig and Holstein.
Then he defeated the Austrian Empire through the Austro-Prussian War, gained the leadership of Germany, and laid the foundation for the unification of Germany.
In the Franco-Prussian War, the Germans defeated France, their old rival, completed the unification of Germany, and replaced France as the European hegemon.
After obtaining the benefits he wanted through war, Bismarck formed the Alliance of Three Emperors to create a healthy external living environment for Germany.
Looking at the European history in the second half of the 19th century, Bismarck's name is written on every page. He was "Germany's architect" and "Germany's navigator". He had an important influence on the entire modern Europe. history, all play a pivotal role.
In May of this year, Bismarck, on behalf of Germany, signed an alliance and peace treaty with the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the Kingdom of Italy in Vienna.
A month ago, Bismarck visited the Kingdom of Romania and was warmly received by King Carol I of Romania.
If there are no surprises, the Kingdom of Romania will join the German-led Triple Alliance next year.
The Triple Alliance of Germany, Austria and Italy targeted France and Russia.
The Triple Alliance of De Oro, Russia is the only target.
George could not let Russia be isolated. On the way back to Rivno, George and Nicholas talked about the meeting between Germany, Austria and Italy in Vienna four months ago.
"Italy forms an alliance with Germany and Austria? How is this possible?" Nicholas was shocked. Russia had no idea about the three-nation alliance.
Like the Three Emperors Alliance, the Triple Alliance was also secret, and even the alliance between Germany and Austria-Hungary was unknown to the outside world.
After attending the imperial meeting for so long, Nicholas gained a lot of understanding of the situation in Europe. Germany, Austria and Italy formed an alliance, and Russia was excluded. This was obviously very detrimental to Russia.
"Don't ask me, I'm just suspicious." George knew that the three countries had formed an alliance, but he had no evidence.
“George, don’t dare to say such nonsense——” Nicholas breathed a worried sigh of relief.
During the Berlin Conference, Bismarck regarded himself as an "honest broker" and joined forces with Austria-Hungary and the United Kingdom, forcing Russia to lose almost all the gains gained through the Tenth Russo-Turkish War. The relationship between Russia and Germany was therefore Towards rupture.
If Ya Er had not been assassinated, there would have been no chance for the second Three Emperors Alliance to be formed. Russia and the Austro-Hungarian Empire might have been at war with each other. This is why Ya San agreed to form a second alliance.
The relationship between Germany and the Austro-Hungarian Empire is unbreakable. If a war breaks out between Russia and the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Germany will definitely choose to help the Austro-Hungarian Empire and deal with Russia together.
If Italy and Romania are added to it——
Nicholas wished he could fly back to Rivne with wings.
“Why didn’t you tell me earlier?” Nicholas reproached softly.
Emotionally, Nicholas could not accept the Triple Alliance of Germany, Austria and Italy. But reason tells Nicholas that this is very likely. Even if it does not happen now, it will definitely happen in the future.
As for Romania -
King Carol I of Romania was born in Sigmaringen in southern Germany, the second son of Prince Carl Anton of Hohenzollern , In 1864, Prince Carl participated in the war between Germany and Denmark as an army lieutenant.
In 1866, a coup broke out in the Principality of Romania, which was still under the rule of the Ottoman Empire. The original Romanian Grand Duke Alexandru Cuza was overthrown, Felipe Flandela refused to succeed, and Prince Carl was elected. For the Grand Duke of Romania.
In the Tenth Russo-Turkish War, Romania joined the Russian side, and Archduke Carol performed well in the Battle of Pleven.
On March 26 last year, just 13 days after Ya Er was assassinated, Carol I declared complete independence from the Ottoman Empire and was crowned the first king of the Kingdom of Romania.
It was precisely because of Romania's independence that Russia had to return to the Alliance of Three Emperors.
"A friend of Mikhail heard some news in Vienna, but he could not confirm it-" George blamed the source of the news on his uncle.
"This news is too bad, this is impossible, absolutely impossible." Nicholas did not want to believe it anyway.
The exercise in Rivne continued. As soon as Nikolai returned to Rivne, he took George to find the Tsar. The Tsar was also in disbelief.
"I also know that this is hard to accept. After all, there is no evidence that Germany and Austria-Hungary have allied with Italy-until I heard Nicky say that Bismarck had just been to Bucharest-" George Knowing how big of a threat Bismarck posed, the Tsar knew it too.
"We cannot allow the Germans to unscrupulously win over European countries. If Romania also becomes an ally of the Germans-" George left blank and let Yasan do his best.
Yasan frowned and tapped the armrest of his chair quickly with his fingers unconsciously. If Romania also formed an alliance with Germany, then Russia would be completely isolated.
Beside Russia, from the Baltic Sea to the Black Sea, Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Romania are lined up. If these three form an alliance, Russia will face unprecedented huge defense pressure.
"The relationship between Germany and Austria is unbreakable. At least we have to bring Romania over so that we can threaten the Austro-Hungarian Empire from two directions." George didn't know what the relationship between Russia and Romania was like, but from the Tenth Russo-Turkish War , Romania has joined forces with Russia, and George believes that Russia also has the opportunity to win Romania over.
“Don’t you know that Carol is German?” Ya San was furious, full of evil fire and nowhere to spread it.
“It’s not just Romania we want to win over, Bulgaria and Serbia, Montenegro (Montenegro) are equally important to us, and if we don’t act, then they will become allies of Germany.” George was on target. These countries all won their independent status through the Tenth Russo-Turkish War, and they should be very grateful to Russia.
George believed that if Yaer was still alive, Russia would have already taken action and would not give Bismarck a chance to steal his home.
Ya Er was suddenly assassinated, and Ya San ascended the throne in a hurry. He was not ready to fully take over the empire, and stability was his top priority.
Now that Yasan has been on the throne for a year and a half, the situation in Russia has gradually stabilized, and it is time to refocus on the Balkans.
“How dare the Germans?” Nicholas was so excited that his voice broke.
"They have nothing to dare-" Ya San clenched his fists and cast his eyes towards the distant Balkans, dangerous and fierce.
(End of this chapter)